Yangdong Back to the Jang Hongtak Festa
- Food
- Performing Arts
238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju-gun, Jeollanam-do (Yang-dong)
Festival dates
D+2Thu, Nov 12, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026
3 days · Ongoing
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Things to do
- Hours
- 14:00~21:00
- Venue
- Gwangju Yangdong Market
- Program
- - Main Programs: Opening Ceremony (Yangdong Market United by Hongtak) / Stage Programs (Excitement Singing & Dance Contest) / Gourmet Show (Hongtak Feast Contest with Master Ahn Yu-seong’s Hongeo and Orchestra Gourmet Show) / EDM DJ Dance Party - Side Events and Programs: Performance Programs (Celebratory performances by Trot singers and local performance teams · Line dance and Nanta performances · Busking zone busking) / Food Booths / Makgeolli Booths (Jeonnam & Gwangju Traditional Makgeolli) / Hongeo Gourmet Experience / Stamp Event, etc.
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- 062-413-1271
- Source
- Korea Tourism Organization
The Yangdong Back to the Market Hongtak Festa is a festival held to promote the charm of traditional markets and revitalize them by combining Hongeo (fermented skate), the representative specialty of Gwangju Yangdong Market, with the region's Takju (rice wine). Merchants' associations from seven markets—including Yangdong Market, Su Market, Yangdong Bokgae Shopping Arcade, Gyeongnyeol-ro Market, Dried Seafood Market, and Dakjeongil Market—are participating to create synergy through commercial district integration and to attract visitors. During the event, various Hongtak food booths will be in operation, along with a "1,000 Won Makgeolli" booth where visitors can taste representative local Gwangju brands, such as Mudeungsan Makgeolli and Bia Makgeolli, for just 1,000 won per glass. Additionally, a receipt cashback event will offer Onnuri gift certificates and Hongeo gourmet experience coupons. The festival will also feature a variety of cultural performances and special programs, including an opening ceremony performance, a singing and dancing contest, a Hongtak Feast Competition with Master Ahn Yu-seong's gourmet show, and an EDM DJ party. This festival is Gwangju's representative traditional market festival where you can enjoy the unique food culture of Yangdong Market that connects tradition and generations.